Canadian PM Mark Carney says former prince Andrew should be removed from royal line of succession

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Guardian staff and agenciesMarch 7, 2026 at 03:08 AM

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated in Tokyo that Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the royal line of succession due to his "deplorable" alleged actions. Carney's statement follows Mountbatten-Windsor's recent arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Despite relinquishing royal titles, he remains eighth in line to the throne and a Counsellor of State. Removing him would require an act of the UK parliament and support from all 14 Commonwealth countries where King Charles is head of state. Carney emphasized the importance of the "point of principle" even though Mountbatten-Windsor is far down the line of succession. Australia and New Zealand have also expressed support for his removal.

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Tokyo 30% Bank of England 40% Princes William 50% Prince Harry 50% New Zealand ×260% Jeffrey Epstein 60% United Kingdom Parliament 60% Australia ×260% Canada ×270% King Charles III ×270% Mark Carney ×590% Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor ×8100%

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royal line of succession 100% andrew mountbatten-windsor 90% removal from succession 80% misconduct in public office 70% king charles iii 60% canadian prime minister 50% commonwealth 50% act of parliament 40%

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Canada

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